Catnip French Essential Oil
$884.00
Catnip essential oil has a herbaceous woody scent with slight lemony under tones. It is helpful for irritability and anger.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Nepeta cataria |
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Synonyms |
Catnep, catmint |
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Plant family |
Lamiaceae |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation |
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Origin |
France |
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Plant characteristics |
A short, medium-sized perennial with heart-shaped, gently toothed leaves, which are covered in a soft greyish down. From June the nettle-shaped florets appear in mauve whorls around the leafy stems. |
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Oil characteristics |
A pale yellow liquid with a herbaceous-woody, pungent odour, with slight lemony undertones. |
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Traditional use |
Has mainly been used for nervous and digestive complaints, menstrual conditions, chills and cramp. Mentioned in the British Pharmacopoeia for colic in children. |
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Blends well with |
Lemon, Lavender, Geranium, Clary and Niaouli essential oils |
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Cautions and comments |
No known contra-indications, but do not overuse during pregnancy. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Citral, neral, geraniol, limonene (a balanced chemical mixture of aldehydes, alcohols and terpenes). |
Suitable for : All skin